Richard Bull, ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Star, Dies At 89

So sad! Richard Bull, who was known for his role as shopkeeper Nels Oleson on the 1974-1983 show ‘Little House on the Prairie’, died on Feb. 4 at age 89.

Richard Bull‘s former Little House on the Prairie co-star Melissa Gilbert took to Twitter to announce his death, saying, “This man will be missed.” Richard’s cause of death has not been released.

Richard Bull Dead — ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Actor Dies At 89

Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years, actress Barbara Collentine, whom he married in 1948. Richard had been living with Barbara in his hometown of Chicago before his death, although he died in Calabasas, Calif. at the Motion Picture Television Fund campus. Richard’s Little House co-stars took to Twitter to remember him after learning about his death on Feb. 4.

Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on the show, tweeted:

This man will be missed. Goodbye Richard working with you was such a joy but nearly as joyful as being your friend. pic.twitter.com/Oc4sBMrfbn

Richard Bull Made Appearances In Nearly 100 Movies & TV Shows

Richard, who also starred as Doc on the popular series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, made nearly 100 film and TV appearances in his lifetime, including Highway to Heaven (alongside his Little House co-star Michael Landon), Bonanza, The Andromeda Strain and Designing Women. His last role before his death was as Sheriff Smoot in the 2008 film Witness Protection.

Of course, Richard was most well-known for his role on Little House on the Prairie, in which he played a shopkeeper and the “long-suffering” husband of Harriet Oleson (Scottie MacGregor).

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard’s wife, Barbara, and the rest of his family and friends during this difficult time.